Lotus position
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The lotus position (Sanskrit: Padmasanam) is a cross-legged sitting position which is common in meditative practices of Hinduism. It is a part of the Hindu Yoga tradition. The position is said to resemble a lotus plant and to encourage proper breathing and to be helpful for physical stability.
[change] References
- Becoming the Lotus: How to Achieve the Full Lotus Posture by Anton Temple (Author), Franca Gallo (Editor), Pip Faulks (Illustrator) Paperback: 64 pages, Publisher: Merkur Publishing, Inc (1 Dec 2006) Language: English, ISBN-10: 1885928181, Dimensions: 5.8 x 8.3 inches
- Yoga, Tantra and Meditation in Daily Life by Swami Janakananda Saraswati (Author), Paperback: 128 pages, Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser (Sep 1992), Language: English, ISBN-10: 0877287686 ISBN-13: 978-0877287681, Dimensions: 8.3 x 9.8 x 0.3 inches
[change] Other websites
- Animation - How to go into a Lotus Pose
- Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
- Crossing the legs
- Crossing the legs 2
- Crossing the legs 3
- Crossing the legs 4
- Crossing the legs 5
